Parker Dam State park is 17 miles (27 km) north of Clearfield on Pennsylvania Route 153 just off exit 111 of Interstate 80.

Lumbering began as early as 1794 in Clearfield County, harvesting the white pine and hemlock which covered the mountainsides.

The lumbermen left behind a barren landscape that was devastated by erosion, flooding and wildfires for twenty years.

Turkey, beaver, white-tailed deer, coyotes and foxes can be spotted along the ridges, in the hollows and in the fields of the park.

Bobcat, porcupine and elk also make their home in the woods of Parker Dam State Park.

At the time of the tornado, not many people were in the park, although a couple of campers and boy scouts were on hand to tell the story of survival.

The forest is regrowing at different rates on either side of the road, providing a study of the effects of man on reforestation.

There is a sand beach at Parker Lake that is open from 8:00 am until dusk from Memorial Day until the end of September.

The common game species are ruffed grouse, squirrels, turkey, white-tailed deer, and rabbits.

Environmental education opportunities are available year-round through hands-on activities, guided walks and evening programs and lectures.

Visitors can get a hands on opportunity to explore a maple sugaring operation in March and an apple cider demonstration during October.